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The operations level responder assigned to perform mass decontamination at a hazardous material/WMD incident shall be trained to meet all competencies at the:
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-Awareness level
-Operations level
-Mission specific competencies for PPE
-Mission specific competencies for Mass Decon
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The operations level responder assigned to perform mass decontamination at a hazardous material/WMD incident shall operate under the guidance of a:
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-Hazardous material technician
-Allied professional
-Standard Operating Procedures
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The operations level responder assigned to perform mass decontamination at a hazardous material/WMD incident shall receive the additional training necessary to meet specific needs of the jurisdiction, these additional training opportunities can be available through:
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-Local and state law enforcement
-Public health agencies -FBI -DEA -EPA |
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When responding to a hazardous material/WMD incident. the operations level responder assigned to perform mass decontaminatioin shall be able to perform the following tasks:
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Plan, Implement, Evaluate and Terminate
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Means that reduce the hazard of a contaminant
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Decontamination
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There are two basic methods of decontamination:
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Physical removal & Neutralization
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Involves mechanical action with techniques such as gentle friction with a soft cloth or sponge, blotting and washing
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Physical removal
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Involves methods and/or materials to counteract the harmful effects of the contaminant
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Neutralization
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The use of bleach or other neutralizing agents to decontaminate victims creates three potential problems:
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-Delays administering the initial water shower
-Creates additional hazards
-Increases agent penetration
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The focus of mass casualty decontamination is only on:
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Physical removal of the contaminant
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The three most important reasons for decontaminating exposed victims are:
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-Remove the agent
-Protect others from secondary transfer exposures
-Prevent spreading contaminatioin over additional areas
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The single most important action associated with effective decontamination is:
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Rapid physical removal of agent from the victim
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Physical removal includes:
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-Disrobing
-Wiping, scraping or blotting visible agent from the skin
-Flushing or showering with large quantities of water
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Removing clothes is the single most critical step and may remove:
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80-90% of physical contamination.
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Do not delay removal of clothes or application of:
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High-volume, low-pressure water shower to set up tents, additional equipment or to create a soap-water solution
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